Help to refit Yacht Sababa for sailing to COP30
Helping to refit our yacht to sail as a flagship vessel to COP30
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Sababa is getting ready for a long journey but needs your help!
Ross has been approached by Greta Thunberg to deliver a method for multiple travellers to sail from Europe to Brazil, to take place in the next climate change talks (UNFCCC- COP30).
As founder of VoyageVert.org, Ross aims to help move people around the world under sail, as a sustainable alternative to regular travel.
So Flotilla4Change.org was born, enabling a flotilla across the atlantic in October 2025.
Ross owns Sababa, a 1990s 50' (15.8m) racing yacht, which he is refitting into a fast transit waterborn home for crew, family and passengers to take part in this flotilla as lead ship.
In order to reach Europe in time, he needs to leave New Zealand at the end of April and unfortunately there have been multiple setbacks since the start of 2025 which have eaten into funding and the time needed to reach this goal.
Any way you can support this project will be hugely appreciated, whether it is small, large, in time or in monetary support.
Thank you for your time and your support of this global enterprise, for doing your bit to help make our planet a better place!
Use of funds
To help pay for refitting Sababa, to be spent on essential items such as a water maker.
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Hello Katharine, Thank you so much for your donation, it really means a lot to us! 😊 Your support helps keep the project afloat (literally!), and we’re super grateful. Wishing you all the best, The Sababa crew
Hello Gordon, Thank you so much for your generous donation and powerful message of support! 🙌 Together, we can make a splash on the world stage. Big thanks again from the whole Sababa crew 🌊
Hello Gordon, Huge thanks for your donation and your awesome message! Wishing you all the best, Thank you again from the whole Sababa crew 🌊
Hi Sail Nelson, Thank you so much for your support and kind wishes! It means a lot to us as we get Sababa ready for the journey ahead. All the best from the Sababa crew 🌊
Hey Carlo, Huge thanks for your donation, we really appreciate it! 🙌 Your support makes a big difference and keeps the momentum going. Wishing you all the best! The Sababa crew 🌊
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